Long-term Results of a Prospective Phase II Trial of Androgen Ablation, Pelvic External Beam Radiation Therapy, Brachytherapy Boost, and Adjuvant Docetaxel in High-risk Prostate Cancer

Novel treatment methods for localized prostate cancer: hypofractionated robotic radiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy

The standard localized therapies for prostate cancer include external-beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy and radical prostatectomy. There are several novel approaches in development aimed at improving local disease control and survival, and reducing post-treatment complications. In low-to-intermediate-risk patients, new radiation approaches are being explored to include hypofractionated robotic radiation therapy. For high-risk patients, the focus is on multimodality approaches, especially the addition of chemotherapy. Recent developments in radiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy are the focus of this review.